# TimeBack vs DayHold

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBack at none against DayHold's 3. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). DayHold's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayHold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeBack ships an update every 3 days, DayHold weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBack | DayHold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayhold-screen-time-plus-focus/id6761288962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [thomas kiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880272795) | [柳 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584154154) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeback-screen-time-blocker/id6759700323)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DayHold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayhold-screen-time-plus-focus/id6761288962)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by tracking screen time, blocking distracting apps, and encouraging healthy habits. Features include step-based unlocking, location-based unlocking, and content filtering to protect users and families.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen time tracking, Smart focus mode with customizable templates, Step-based app unlocking, Location-based app unlocking, Content safety filtering, Data analysis and usage reports, Flexible time management and limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| LifeTime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBack free?

TimeBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DayHold free?

DayHold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TimeBack or DayHold have ads?

Neither TimeBack nor DayHold shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBack or DayHold?

TimeBack ships an update every 3 days, and DayHold weekly. Most recently, TimeBack was updated on October 22, 2026 and DayHold on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*